Before you begin breaking ground on a new store, or begin a remodel of an existing store, take stock of the site, and analyze the business potential.
All stores should be designed with the intention of maximizing the profit per square foot potential.
The store should be designed to provide profitability in conjunction with customer convenience.
Working with your distributor can help you with this, as they will be able to provide a Proforma analysis of the potential mix of equipment and services that will be offered.
Some other things to consider when designing your store:

1. Doors. Remember, you want to make it as easy and convenient as possible for your customers to get into your place of business. Make sure that they are of adequate size, and of sufficient numbers
2. Aisle space. Always make sure that the aisle spaces are wide enough for customer access with carts, but not excessively wide or you loose valuable floor space.
3. Workflow. Keep in mind that this is a business, and the idea is to get your customers in the door, served and out the door in order to serve the next customer. A store with a smooth work flow design will be more enticing to the customer
4. Large capacity washers. Make sure to put the large capacity washers close to the front of the store. This is more inviting to customers with large loads, that having to go to the rear of the store, or worse yet, not seeing them at all.
5. Folding. Make sure to have adequate folding area.
6. Lighting. Be sure to have an adequate supply of lighting in order to make your store as bright and inviting as is possible.
7. Bulkhead spacing. When designing the spaces for the washers, be sure to leave adequate space for utilities, and service.
8. Equipment. Work closely with your Distributor in order to select the proper equipment type, and the proper equipment mix in order to make your store as profitable as possible.

A few other tips to consider:

1. If possible design the laundry allowing unobstructed visibility from the front to the back
2. Consider the use of mirrors to make the area appear larger than it is
3. Install a floor that is durable, and non-slip. Remember, this is a laundry and there will be spills
4. While construction is proceeding, have signage available showing what business you are opening or renovating

** Information includes materials obtained from the Coin Laundry Association and other sources.